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Taste of highlands: Culinary treasures of ethnic communities

Taste of highlands: Culinary treasures of ethnic communities

Alongside its stunning natural landscapes and distinctive cultural traditions, the culinary diversity of local ethnic communities—with dishes rich in the flavours of the Northwestern mountains—enhances Son La’s appeal, drawing visitors to explore and experience the locality.
Hang Dong commune preserves ethnic cultural heritage

Hang Dong commune preserves ethnic cultural heritage

Hang Dong commune in Bac Yen district is home to 330 households, with the Mong ethnic group making up 97% of the population. To preserve traditional cultural values, the commune has encouraged residents to maintain their handicrafts, including weaving, embroidery with traditional motifs, crafting panpipes and flutes, and making traditional carrying baskets.
Thai ethnic group’s traditional weaving preserved

Thai ethnic group’s traditional weaving preserved

In Quang Huy town, Phu Yen district, around 20 households are preserving the traditional weaving craft of the Thai ethnic group, with average monthly income of 9-11 million VND (346-423 USD) per household.
Muong Chien improves education quality

Muong Chien improves education quality

Muong Chien commune in Quynh Nhai district has achieved universal preschool education for five-year-old children. It has also met Level 3 standards for primary education and Level 2 standards for secondary education.
Photo exhibition “The Song of Reunification” opens in Son La

Photo exhibition “The Song of Reunification” opens in Son La

The provincial Museum and Library has opened a photo exhibition entitled “The Song of Reunification” at its outdoor space in commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the Liberation of the South and National Reunification (April 30, 1975 – 2025).
  • Special market on Da River

    Special market on Da River

    - CULTURE 04/25/2025 10:42 AM
    Three times per month, merchant boats and people from the areas along the Da River gather at a boat dock in Chieng Sai commune, Bac Yen district to trade goods, creating a bustling atmosphere.
  • Sop Cop commune organises Xen Muong Festival 2025

    Sop Cop commune organises Xen Muong Festival 2025

    - CULTURE 04/17/2025 4:42 PM
    Sop Cop commune in the district of the same name held the Xen Muong Festival 2025 from April 15 to 17.
  • Son La students showcase ethnic costumes

    Son La students showcase ethnic costumes

    - CULTURE 04/13/2025 10:18 AM
    The Son La provincial Boarding School for Ethnic Minorities organised an ethnic costume competition on April 12 evening.
  • Uong Bi learns from Son La city’s experience in building UNESCO Learning City

    Uong Bi learns from Son La city’s experience in building UNESCO Learning City

    - CULTURE 04/04/2025 5:45 PM
    A delegation from Uong Bi city of Quang Ninh province visited Son La city on April 4 to exchange experience on building a learning society and developing a UNESCO Global Learning City.
  • 168 excellent primary school teachers at provincial level honoured

    168 excellent primary school teachers at provincial level honoured

    - CULTURE 04/02/2025 2:57 PM
    The provincial Department of Education and Training summed up the 12th Excellent Primary School Teacher Competition in Son La province in the 2024-2025 academic year on April 2, with 168 teachers winning the recognition.
  • Giving wings to ethnic minority students’ dreams

    Giving wings to ethnic minority students’ dreams

    - CULTURE 03/24/2025 11:18 AM
    With all students being ethnic minorities, the Moc Chau Boarding Secondary and High School for Ethnic Minority Students in Moc Chau township has implemented numerous innovations in management, teaching and learning methods. These efforts have gradually enhanced the quality of education and helped generations of ethnic minority students fulfill their dreams.
  • Beauty contest highlights Thai people’s culture

    Beauty contest highlights Thai people’s culture

    - CULTURE 03/16/2025 11:26 PM
    One of the most anticipated highlights of the Ban (Bauhinias) Flower Festival 2025 in Son La city was the beauty contest, where contestants captivated audiences with the elegance of traditional and modernised Thai ethnic attire. Taking place on March 15 evening and March 16 morning, the competition brought together 24 contestants from 12 teams representing communes and wards across the city.
  • Unique culinary essence of Thai ethnic group

    Unique culinary essence of Thai ethnic group

    - CULTURE 03/16/2025 9:29 AM
    As part of the series of activities of the Ban (Bauhinia) Flower Festival in Son La city, 12 communes and wards competed in displaying ethnic foods on March 16, at the Tay Bac (Northwest) Square.
  • Cultural performances take centre stage at Bac Yen equestrian festival

    Cultural performances take centre stage at Bac Yen equestrian festival

    - CULTURE 03/15/2025 2:57 PM
    As part of the inaugural “Vo ngua tren may” (Galloping on the clouds) festival 2025, Hang Dong commune in Bac Yen district came alive on March 15 with vibrant cultural performances.
  • “Xen Muong” opens Ban Flower Festival

    “Xen Muong” opens Ban Flower Festival

    - CULTURE 03/15/2025 2:55 PM
    “Xen Muong”, one of the biggest festivals of the Thai ethnic group in Son La province, was held at Dong Xen Park, Chieng Coi ward, Son La city on March 15, as the opening activity of the city’s Ban (Bauhinia) Flower Festival 2025.
  • Bac Yen equestrian festival features lively cultural and sports activities

    Bac Yen equestrian festival features lively cultural and sports activities

    - CULTURE 03/15/2025 2:49 PM
    As part of the first "Vo ngua tren may” (Galloping on the clouds) festival 2025, held in Hang Dong commune, Bac Yen district, many cultural and sports activities took place on March 15, attracting a large number of locals and tourists.
  • Chieng Khoa commune bustling with Ban Flower Festival

    Chieng Khoa commune bustling with Ban Flower Festival

    - CULTURE 03/15/2025 2:46 PM
    In March, when the Ban (Bauhinia) flowers bloom across the forest, locals and tourists eagerly gather in Chieng Khoa commune, Van Ho District to attend the Ban Flower Festival - a traditional festival that has been preserved and passed down through generations by the local people.
  • Thuan Chau writing camp cultivates talent

    Thuan Chau writing camp cultivates talent

    - CULTURE 03/10/2025 4:14 PM
    The Thuan Chau district People’s Committee on March 10 opened a writing camp themed “Thuan Chau – a journey of development”.
  • Miss Han Festival re-enacted in Muong Trai commune

    Miss Han Festival re-enacted in Muong Trai commune

    - CULTURE 03/09/2025 5:14 PM
    Muong Trai commune, in collaboration with the Muong La district Division of Culture, Science, and Information, re-enacted the Nang Han (Miss Han) Festival on March 9. 
  • Unique "Cau Mua” Festival of Dao ethnic group in Phieng Con commune

    Unique "Cau Mua” Festival of Dao ethnic group in Phieng Con commune

    - CULTURE 03/09/2025 3:00 PM
    As part of the ongoing third "Cau Mua" (praying for bumper crops) Festival of the Dao ethnic group in Phieng Con commune, Bac Yen district, many special and exciting activities took place on March 8, attracting crowds.
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